Seamless gutter installation and repair in Long Beach

In Long Beach, gutters do almost nothing for months, then have to handle a few inches of rain in a couple of days. That is when you find out whether they work. Sectional gutters leak at their joints, undersized runs overflow at the corners, and downspouts dump water against the foundation, where it stains stucco, wears away landscaping and can find its way into a crawlspace.

Our crew forms seamless gutters on site from a coil, cut to the exact length of each roof edge, so there are no joints along the run. We size them for the roof area they drain, pitch them toward downspouts, and send the water where it should go. When existing gutters are in decent shape, we repair them instead: resealing corners, rehanging sagging runs, fixing loose outlets and replacing damaged sections.

Why seamless gutters leak less

Sectional gutters come in short lengths joined together with connectors and sealant. Every joint is a spot where sealant dries and cracks in the sun. Seamless gutters are formed in one piece for each straight run, so the only joints are at corners and outlets. Fewer joints mean fewer drips, less rust at the seams and a cleaner line along the fascia.

Most homes here get aluminum seamless gutters in a 5 inch or 6 inch K-style profile, in a factory color that matches trim or stucco. Larger roofs, steep slopes and tile roofs that dump water fast often need the 6 inch size and larger downspouts. Copper and half-round styles suit some Craftsman and Spanish homes where the look matters.

• Aluminum seamless gutters, K-style, in 5 inch and 6 inch sizes
• Half-round and copper for period homes
• Hidden hangers spaced for strength
• Downspouts sized and placed to drain each section
• Splash blocks or extensions to move water from walls

Gutter repair: when to fix and when to replace

Many gutter problems are simple. A corner seam leaks, a downspout came loose, a run has lost its slope and holds water, or a few hangers pulled out of soft fascia. Those are repair jobs, and we handle them in a single visit when the gutters themselves are sound. We reseal corners and end caps, add or replace hangers, re-pitch sagging sections and reattach downspouts.

Replacement makes sense when gutters are rusted through, badly dented, too small for the roof, or have leaks at many joints. Old steel gutters near the coast are often rusted from the inside. If the fascia behind the gutter is rotted, it should be repaired before new gutters go on, or the new hangers will not hold.

Getting water away from the house

A gutter only collects water. Where the downspout sends it matters just as much. We place downspouts where they can discharge onto a splash block, an extension, or into an existing drain line, and away from walkways, doors and foundation walls. On homes with raised foundations and crawlspaces, keeping water out from under the house is a real concern.

Tile roofs shed water fast and in sheets, and on valleys they concentrate it into one corner. We add diverters or larger outlets at those spots so the gutter does not overshoot. Gutter guards can help under heavy trees, but they are not a substitute for a well-sized, well-pitched gutter.

When to call about gutter installation

Gutters for Long Beach storms, stucco and coastal air

Long Beach goes most of the year with little or no rain, so gutters get forgotten until a winter storm arrives. Then several inches can fall in a few days, and gutters full of leaves, palm seeds and dust overflow in minutes. Many ranch homes in Los Altos, the Plaza and North Long Beach have stucco walls that stain easily when water runs down them, and Craftsman homes in Bluff Heights and Wrigley often sit on raised foundations where downspout placement matters.

Close to the ocean, in Belmont Shore, Naples and along Ocean Blvd, salt air rusts steel gutters and cheap fasteners from the inside out. We use aluminum or copper with corrosion-resistant hangers and screws there. Homes under large street trees in Los Cerritos and Bixby Knolls benefit from bigger outlets and a plan for regular cleaning. Our crews cover the city from our E 1st Street office and the northern cities from La Mirada.